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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.05, 1,278.11 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.05, 1,278.11 and 560.22 is: 839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.05 : 1,278.11 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.05/1,278.11 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.05x = 1,278.11 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.05x = 716,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,019.98/853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.36

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